STICKY - LP Records!

There's nothing quite like vinyl, is there? Over the years, listening to recordings on vinyl, 8-track, cassette... and later CD & mp3 format, I've noted that some just sound better when they have that first static touch of the needle. As I've started to rebuild my collection, I've found the fun way to do it is to follow up with people trying to clear out space in their garage (or at an estate sale) and buy "by the bin". On occasion, a couple of good ones are in the mix, and those I keep -- after all, a record collection just isn't complete without a copy of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" (and in my world, a copy of Zoogz Rift's "Murdering Hell's Happy Cretins")... and this may explain why I have a large collection now of LP's in fair to excellent condition seeking homes other than my own. Well, spread the love.

My rating system, which is going to be very close to the standard...

NM - Near Mint. I consider Near Mint to mean that they've played the record once or twice. The album still has shrink wrap and should invoke feelings that you're "back in the day" possibly buying it when the record came out; just you don't have the pleasure of being the one to make that first break in the wrap.

EX - Excellent. Maybe it's been played once or twice, but it's obvious that someone took good care of this record. No visible scratches or smudges on the record. If I'm talking about the jacket, then I mean that it's in great condition. Someone took care of this puppy...

VG/VG++ - Very Good. Someone played the record but must have loved it... wanted to keep it in great condition. Jacket may have some fraying around the edges, or perhaps some yellowing from aging, but overall, this was a record that wasn't just haphazardly dumped in some moldy attic. More likely safely stored in a box in a dry garage somewhere.

G/G++ - Good. Obvious signs of use, but not abuse. Record may have the odd bit of static, but no major scratches or skips. Perfectly playable, just not in a "collector's pride & joy" condition. Typically, I'll keep records of bands that I like that are in this condition (see above about PF's DSOTM) because I don't want to feel bad if my kid ends up doing something crazy to it when learning how to treat vinyl with kindness. Jacket may be a bit frayed, perhaps the odd stain or that impression that records leave when someone left them stacked horizontally.

FAIR - Yeah, it's a good record, but maybe not kept by the previous owner(s) with the same love and attention I would give.

POOR - More than likely, I'll feel a bit ashamed passing this one on, but hey... maybe you don't mind.

I am not going to list prices for these. If you're interested, email me. stringthe0ry at yahoo
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NOTE: As of 6/3/13, I haven't had time to properly grade these... I will update when I get a chance.

Air Supply - Greatest Hits
Amy Grant - A Christmas Album
Arthur Fielder / Boston Pops - A Christmas Festival
Barbra Streisand - Memories
Bonnie Koloc - Self-Titled
Boz Scaggs - Hits!
Brewer and Shipley - Shake Off The Demon
Carlos Montoya - Recital
Carpenters - The Singles (1969-1973)
Carpenters - Self-Titled
Cat Stevens - Tea For The Tillerman
Cher - Superpak Vol 2
Christopher Parkening - In The Classic Style
Christopher Parkening - The Christopher Parking Album
Deodato Airto - In Concert
Elton John - Madman Across The Water
Elton John - Too Low For Zero
Gato Barbieri - Ruby, Ruby
Gene Pitney - Greatest Hits Of All Times
Genesis - Abacab
Genesis - Self-Titled
George Winston - Piano Solos
Glen Campbell - By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Gordon Lightfoot - Gord's Gold
Gordon Lightfoot - Old Dan's Records
Heart - Magazine
Heart - Little Queen
James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
Janis Ian - Between The Lines
Jesse Colin Young - Song For Juli
Jesse Crawford - The Organ & Chimes of Christmas
Jethro Tull - M.U. The Best Of Jethro Tull
Jim Reeves - The Intimate Jim Reeves
Jim Reeves - Talkin' To Your Heart
Jim Reeves - Distant Drums
Jim Reeves - Gentleman Jim
Jim Reeves - Jim Reeves and Some Friends
John Denver - Poems, Prayers & Promises
Journey - Escape
Kansas - Two for the Show
Lynn Anderson - It Makes You Happy
Lynyrd Skynyrd -  Self-Titled
Manowar - Kings Of Metal
Michael Murphey - Peaks, Valleys, Honky-Tonks & Alleys
Neil Diamond - Gold
Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years
Phil Keaggy - Play Thru Me
Phoebe Snow - Never Letting Go
Poco - Legend
Rachmaninoff - Piano Concerto No 2 in C Minor Op 18 - Richter (Pianist)
Ray Parker Jr. - Woman Out Of Control
Rita Coolidge - Anytime... Anywhere
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly
Santana - Abraxas
Seals & Crofts - Summer Breeze
The 5th Dimension - The Age Of Aquarius
The Coachmen - Self-Titled
The Doobies - The Best Of The Doobies
The Marshall Tucker Band - Greatest Hits
The Righteous Brothers - Just Once In My Life
The Ventures - Surfing
Tom Jones - Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings
Uncle Sam - Heaven or Hollywood
V/A - Jesus Christ Superstar
V/A - Monster Christmas Mash
V/A - Music of the Yank Years
V/A - Urban Cowboy Soundtrack
War - War Live